Gingerbread is a charity devoted to creating equality for single parent families. They provide free information for lone parents on issues including: maintenance, tax credits, benefits, work, education, legal rights, childcare and holidays. They also provide information about other organisations and local groups who may be able to help and offer volunteering opportunities.
They have a helpline: 0808 802 0925
It is available Mondays: 10am to 6pm, Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays: 10am to 4pm, Wednesdays: 10am-1pm and 5pm-7pm, and is closed on all public holidays